Media Advisory: WWF-Canada hosting two events at COP28 on Indigenous approaches to fighting climate change and protecting biodiversity

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - 

WHAT: On Dec. 8 and 9, WWF-Canada will be live in Dubai, hosting two panels on how Indigenous-led conservation can reduce carbon emissions and future climate impacts while also protecting biodiversity, food security and local livelihoods.

The panels will include Indigenous perspectives and experiences on efforts underway to tackle climate change ? such as restoration using a variety of tree, shrub and plant species that can help reduce wildfire threats ? while benefitting nature's recovery and delivering benefits to local communities. Panelists will also discuss how day-to-day stewardship by many First Nations, Inuit and Métis on their lands and territories contribute to reduced impacts of wildfires and support more rapid recovery following expansive wildfires. Media will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear first-hand accounts of recent wildfires, with an emphasis on efforts underway to support Indigenous-led fire response, including in IPCAs.

WHEN/WHERE:
Session 1:
December 8, 18:30 GST (UTC+4) / 9:30 a.m. EST ? in-person and live-streamed
WWF Pavilion, COP28 Blue Zone, B7, Sunrise Avenue, Building 89 (upstairs) - Google maps.
This briefing will be live streamed and archived here

Session 2:
December 9, 13:15 GST (UTC+4) ? in-person only
Canada Pavilion, Building 52 within Zone B5 of the Blue Zone in Expo City Dubai

WHO:

• Elizabeth Hendriks, WWF-Canada VP, Restoration & Regeneratoin
• Steven Nitah, Managing Director, Nature for Justice
• December 8: Angela Kane, CEO, Secwepemcúl'ecw Restoration and Stewardship Society (SRSS)
• December 9: Jennifer Pylypiw, Engagement and Policy Manager, Environment and Climate Change, Métis nation of Alberta
• James Snider (moderator), WWF-Canada VP, Science, Knowledge & Innovation

Q&A: Attendees in the room will be invited to ask questions. Speakers may be available after the panel for further comment.                                                                                                                         

SOURCE World Wildlife Fund Canada